Abstract
Although network research typically examines whole networks, interorganizational networks are not isolated entities. This study focuses on overlapping regional networks that emerge as an unintentional result of an amalgamation of central governmental projects. We use archival, interview, and social network data and visualize the normally imperceptible meta-networks. Large and centralized meta-networks are found to stimulate goal attainment, while smaller, decentralized meta-networks have higher-quality relations. Both funders and network members who co-implement public projects should make good use of regional meta-networks. Therefore, future research on the determinants of successful decentralized projects should include the dynamics and effects of meta-networks.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 42-55 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Project Management Journal |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Aug 2018 |
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Keywords
- network effectiveness
- network interlocks
- project networks
- public-sector regionalization
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Beyond the Network Border : The Emergence of Regional “Meta-Networks” and Their Effects on Dutch Public-Policy Projects. / Klaster, Esther (Corresponding Author); Wilderom, Celeste (Corresponding Author); Muntslag, Dennis.
In: Project Management Journal, Vol. 49, No. 2, 08.08.2018, p. 42-55.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Beyond the Network Border
T2 - The Emergence of Regional “Meta-Networks” and Their Effects on Dutch Public-Policy Projects
AU - Klaster, Esther
AU - Wilderom, Celeste
AU - Muntslag, Dennis
PY - 2018/8/8
Y1 - 2018/8/8
N2 - Although network research typically examines whole networks, interorganizational networks are not isolated entities. This study focuses on overlapping regional networks that emerge as an unintentional result of an amalgamation of central governmental projects. We use archival, interview, and social network data and visualize the normally imperceptible meta-networks. Large and centralized meta-networks are found to stimulate goal attainment, while smaller, decentralized meta-networks have higher-quality relations. Both funders and network members who co-implement public projects should make good use of regional meta-networks. Therefore, future research on the determinants of successful decentralized projects should include the dynamics and effects of meta-networks.
AB - Although network research typically examines whole networks, interorganizational networks are not isolated entities. This study focuses on overlapping regional networks that emerge as an unintentional result of an amalgamation of central governmental projects. We use archival, interview, and social network data and visualize the normally imperceptible meta-networks. Large and centralized meta-networks are found to stimulate goal attainment, while smaller, decentralized meta-networks have higher-quality relations. Both funders and network members who co-implement public projects should make good use of regional meta-networks. Therefore, future research on the determinants of successful decentralized projects should include the dynamics and effects of meta-networks.
KW - network effectiveness
KW - network interlocks
KW - project networks
KW - public-sector regionalization
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DO - 10.1177/875697281804900203
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VL - 49
SP - 42
EP - 55
JO - Project Management Journal
JF - Project Management Journal
SN - 8756-9728
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